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NFL draft attendance record set with more than 775,000 fans attending the event in Detroit
DETROIT (AP) — The NFL draft has a new attendance record after more than 775,000 fans flooded downtown Detroit for the three-day event. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer revealed Saturday at Campus Martius Park that Detroit had broken the record, and the league later released its...
Joe Hortiz addresses needs at wide receiver and cornerback in his first draft as the Chargers' GM
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Joe Hortiz was disciplined and methodical in his first NFL draft as the Los Angeles Chargers' general manager. Hortiz didn't reach in addressing the Chargers' needs, but also made sure to make it a collaborative approach in bringing together scouts, new...
Defense becomes focus of NFL draft in Round 2 after Bills and Chargers get receivers early
Defense became the focus of the NFL draft on Friday night after a record-setting 23 offensive players were selected in the first round. The Atlanta Falcons, who shocked everyone by taking quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8, kicked off the shift by moving up to take Clemson...
Elliss, Jenkins, McCaffrey join Harrison and Alt in following their fathers into the NFL
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Marvin Harrison Jr., Joe Alt, Kris Jenkins, Jonah Ellis and Luke McCaffrey have turned the NFL draft into a family affair. The sons of former pro football stars, they've followed their fathers' formidable footsteps into the league. Elliss was...
Chargers select Notre Dame offensive tackle Joe Alt with fifth pick in NFL draft
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers' new brain trust of coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz has spoken about wanting a physical team on offense that can wear down opponents. With their first selection, Harbaugh and Hortiz took a step in that direction,...
First-year Michigan coach Sherrone Moore might display some of his QB options in spring game
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Sherrone Moore will have a lot of big decisions to make in his first season as Michigan's coach, leading the defending national champions after Jim Harbaugh bolted to coach the Los Angeles Chargers. Who he chooses to start at quarterback will be a closely...
Harbaugh likes Chargers being in the fifth overall position going into the NFL draft
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — In Jim Harbaugh’s estimation, no one has it better than the Los Angeles Chargers going into the NFL draft. The Chargers have the fifth overall pick on April 25. With an expected run on quarterbacks at the top of the draft, the Bolts will field plenty of...
J.K. Dobbins signs with Chargers, continuing the trend of former Ravens heading to LA
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Running back J.K. Dobbins signed a one-year contract with the Chargers on Thursday, continuing the run of former Baltimore Ravens coming to Los Angeles. Dobbins is the fourth former Ravens player signed by general manager Joe Hortiz, who joined the...
Jim Harbaugh gets to work on first day of Chargers offseason program
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh didn't waste any time on the first day of the Los Angeles Chargers offseason program. Instead of gathering the entire team together to outline expectations for the next three months, Harbaugh got the offense together to begin installing his...
Bills replenish defensive line by signing Austin Johnson and DeShawn Williams to 1-year deals
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills replenished their depleted defensive line needs by signing tackles Austin Johnson and DeShawn Williams to one-year contracts on Thursday. The 29-year-old Johnson has eight seasons of NFL experience, including the past two with the Los...
